A large lark of marshy meadows on the plateau.

  • Group: Bird
  • Habitats: Wetland, alpine meadow
  • Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo

Habitat

Grassy marshes and lake edges.

Diet

Seeds and insects.

Ecological role

A ground-nesting bird of the high wetlands.

Threats

Drainage and overgrazing of wet meadows.

Conservation

Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

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